New Year's Resolution

I have noticed that a number of my patients are in need of very simple treatment to get their gums and teeth in good health. The simplest type of treatment, that is the most cost effective, and which reduces the future cost of dental treatment the most, is to simply have your teeth cleaned every 3 months. This simple event could save countless dollars in the future as well as pain and a cosmetic nightmare.

I know that most people will say that "my insurance only covers a cleaning twice a year" or something along those lines, but that doesn't mean that you can't have them cleaned more often. People have become too dependent on what their dental insurance will do. More on this soapbox later.

Mountains of research show that more frequent professional cleaning of teeth will result in much less bacteria in the mouth so less gum disease and fewer cavities. Make a New Year's resolution to take charge of your oral health by increasing your cleaning frequency to every 3 months. We'll talk more on what type of cleaning you should be getting later on.

Have a great and healthy day!